The '70s paved the way for the '80s sound, as evident in these three 1979 rock songs. Revisit these throwback hits.

When MTV debuted in 1981, it ushered in a golden era of music videos. The network’s launch was groundbreaking for artists everywhere. Suddenly, music was no longer a purely audible medium. Visuals ...

We think of prog rock as a genre that dominated in the 70s and disappeared into the ether afterward. Not entirely true. Some progressive rock acts not only sustained in the 70s but also found ways to ...

The 1980s pulsed with an electric energy that transformed not just music, but the entire cultural landscape of America. This was the decade when MTV revolutionized how we consumed music, when ...

If there was ever a decade that defined the musical guilty pleasure, it was the ‘80s. The advent of new technologies unlocked sonic possibilities like never before. Blessed with a broad array of ...

What are the god-tiered rock songs of the 1980s? You likely knew it the first time you heard them. Simply put, there was just something special about these songs and time has proven that these songs ...

Do you remember Far Corporation, the '80s supergroup behind a hit dance pop cover of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven"? The '80s were a wild time when new wave and synths became the flavor of the ...

Beloved ‘80s Pop Rock Icon, 66, Looks Absolutely Stunning While Announcing New Project - and Fans Are Losing Their Minds originally appeared on Parade. Belinda Carlisle just delivered the ultimate ...

Lex Williams is a music writer and film critic, who shares her time between North Carolina and New York City. From a young age, Lex has always had a passion for arts in all its forms, having worked in ...